How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Netcong, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Netcong, NJ is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.49 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.16 mi
51.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.49 mi
Kilometers
63.56 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Netcong
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Netcong
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Elizabethport
19.7 mi
00h 29m
To Netcong
19.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and Netcong.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Netcong.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    113 m · 22 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    563 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Jersey Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    128 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue West

    593 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Paine Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto US 46 West: Netcong

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1217 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    148 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and Netcong.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 10 West
14.3 mi · 36%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 25%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 12%
US 46 West
2.35 mi · 6%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 4%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 10 West

Continue straight

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 29m from Elizabethport
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Sunny near Netcong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Netcong?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Elizabethport and 19.8 miles from Netcong.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethport and Sunny near Netcong.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monroe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Netcong. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.76 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Netcong

#2 Netcong

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population3,122
Coordinates40.8989900, -74.7065500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Netcong (-74.70655, 40.89899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Netcong. The current time is 00:04:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.